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Delta ‘Steadfast’ in DEI, ESG Efforts

The airline doubled down on its commitment to these corporate policies.

Delta aircraft parked on the ramp in Boston. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

Delta leaders say corporate policies around diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with sustainability, are “critical” to its business. With many companies scaling back these policies in recent months, the Atlanta-based airline reaffirmed its commitment during a recent earnings call.

The carrier’s executive vice president of external affairs, chief legal officer, and corporate secretary, Peter Carter, responded to a question regarding whether Delta was reevaluating these policies during the Friday call.

Carter said the airline isn’t taking another look at its DEI or environmental, social, and governance frameworks.

“We are steadfast in our commitments because we think that they are actually critical to our business,” he shared. “Sustainability is about being more efficient in our operations.”

Several U.S. companies – including Boeing – have scaled back or axed their DEI departments. Boeing reaffirmed its commitment to a “merit-based performance system” last year.

Carter added that DEI is “about talent and that’s been our focus. And of course, the key differentiator at Delta is our people.”

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